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Generation: 2
| 3. | Barbara Joyce Lanier was born on 17 Jan 1950 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA (daughter of John William Lanier and Living); died on 10 Apr 2018 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Barbara Joyce Mercer
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Died:
Barbara Joyce Lanier Mercer, age 68 of Metter, reunited with her parents in her eternal home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born to the late John William and Mary Elizabeth Williams Lanier on January 17, 1950.
Barbara was a native of Metter, GA. After graduating from Metter High School in 1967, she relocated to Vidalia to start a career and family. She worked for many years at Darby Supply Company and later for White and Son Heating and Air. After retirement, she moved back to Metter to take care of her ailing parents.
Family and friends were Barbara’s passion. In her younger years, Barbara and her daughter clogged with the State Prison Cloggers. When she was promoted to Granny, her life forever changed.
Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church Twin City and an active member of the Joyful Gleaners Sunday School Class.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mercer-Millsaps and son in love, Jimmy Millsaps of Metter; three grandchildren, Jordan Whorley & Elizabeth “Lizzie” Millsaps of Metter and Mitchell Whorley of Gainesville; one sister, Janice Lanier Wells of Metter. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Twin City with Pastor Max Rodgers and Elder Sam Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Twin City on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. Donations may be made to the Bethany Hospice, 109 S. Duval Street, Claxton, Ga 30417 or First Baptist Church Twin City, 22 Railroad Ave, Twin City, GA 30471.
Wood Funeral Home of Metter is in charge of arrangements.
https://www.woodfhmetter.com/obits/obituary.php?id=704802
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| 6. |  John William Lanier was born on 29 Apr 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA (son of Ones Lanier and Cora Lee Powell); died on 20 May 2014 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 22 May 2014 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Bo
- Race: White
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
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Died:
John William “Bo” Lanier 84, of Metter died Tuesday morning at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
The Candler County native has lived here all his life and was a retired farmer. He attended Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ones and Cora Lee Powell Lanier, a sister Pauline Donaldson, and infant great-grandson Benjamin Chandler Price.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Elizabeth Williams Lanier and daughters Barbara Lanier Mercer; Janice Lanier Wells all of Metter. He is also survived by his sister Jeannette Lanier Aldrich of Metter, 4 grandchildren Michelle Mercer (Jimmy) Millsaps, Angela Price, Cynthia Olivia (Benji) Price and Heather (Shawn) Calvert; also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday May 22, 2014, 2:00pm at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Tommy Rountree and Elder Sam Bowen officiating.
The body will lie in state from 12:00pm until the time of the service.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm until time of services at 2:00pm at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Shawn Calvert, Michael Coursey, Jim Donaldson, Jimmy Millsaps, Jerry Williams and Kenny Williams.
Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes Metter Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes Metter Chapel “A Life Celebration Funeral Home” www.kennedybrannen.com
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John + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | LivingChildren:
- 3. Barbara Joyce Lanier was born on 17 Jan 1950 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Apr 2018 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- Living
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| 12. | Ones Lanier was born on 8 Nov 1904 in Georgia, USA (son of James Berrien Lanier and Tempie Cannady); died on 2 Nov 1973 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Social Security Number: 260-20-7479
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 59, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 34; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1973, Candler, Georgia, USA
Ones + Cora Lee Powell. Cora (daughter of Jacob A Powell and Mary Etta Jones) was born on 19 Apr 1909 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Jul 1984 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Cora Lee Powell was born on 19 Apr 1909 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA (daughter of Jacob A Powell and Mary Etta Jones); died on 19 Jul 1984 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Name: Cora Lanier
- Social Security Number: 256-54-8151
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1920, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- SSN issued: 1953, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1984, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 31 Jul 1984; Certificate number: 024961.
Children:
- 6. John William Lanier was born on 29 Apr 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 20 May 2014 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 22 May 2014 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- Ellen Pauline Lanier was born on 6 Aug 1928 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Nov 1985 in Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Nov 1985 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- Living
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